Emma Canini

QA Software Tester with commercial experience delivering quality assurance for a SaaS platform in an Agile environment. After a successful career in CAD and architectural model making, I retrained through an intensive Full Stack Software Development bootcamp to transition into tech. Now one of two QA engineers responsible for manual testing across the platform, I work closely with Product Managers and Developers to ensure new features are thoroughly tested and ready for release.

Alongside my day-to-day role, I'm expanding my automation skills through a self-directed mobile end-to-end testing project using Maestro, and I'm now looking to join a larger engineering team where I can continue developing across both manual and automated testing.

QA Software Tester - Cledara Ltd

(2024)

One of two QA engineers responsible for quality assurance across a SaaS spend management platform.

• Perform functional, exploratory, regression and end-to-end testing across web and mobile applications.
• Create and maintain test cases, track defects in Jira and support release readiness.
• Work closely with Product Managers and Developers to refine requirements, identify edge cases and verify new features.
• Use Testmo and GitHub to support testing, defect management and feature validation.
• Proactively developing my automation skills through a self-directed mobile testing project using Claude Code and Maestro, while building familiarity with Playwright.

Senior Model Maker - Mahers Model Makers Ltd

(2020 - 2024)

• Led CAD modelling and 3D printing for architectural model-making projects.
• Produced and prepared CAD models for manufacture using Rhino3D, Chitubox Pro and MeshMixer.
• Managed SLA/FDM printing workflows, maintenance and quality control.
• Trained colleagues in CAD and 3D printing while delivering complex projects to demanding deadlines.

Model Maker - TPA Ltd

(2021 - 2022)

• Self-employed role broadening traditional fabrication skills while helping establish a new architectural model-making business.

Junior Model Maker / Model Maker - Pipers Model Making Services Ltd

(2015 - 2020)

• Produced architectural models from technical drawings using traditional fabrication techniques and CAD (Rhino3D and AutoCAD).
• Developed strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills through precision engineering and manufacturing.

Full Stack Software Development Bootcamp - Makers Academy (2024-03 - 2024-07)

BA (Hons) - Model Design - University of Hertfordshire (2012 - 2015)